Course Overview

The Food Defense Awareness Training Course (TACCP) is designed to raise awareness about food defense strategies and equip participants with the knowledge required to protect food products from intentional contamination. This course focuses on identifying potential vulnerabilities in food systems and implementing preventative measures to safeguard food safety from malicious acts such as tampering, sabotage, or terrorism.

Duration

🕒 One day (total 8 hours, including practical exercises and case studies).

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

✅ Food defense principles and its importance in protecting food from intentional contamination.

✅ Potential risks and vulnerabilities within food systems that could be exploited for malicious purposes.

✅ Develop a food defense plan in line with industry guidelines and regulations (e.g., FSMA, TACCP).

✅ Implement appropriate security measures in food production and distribution environments.

✅ The role of food defense in preventing foodborne illnesses caused by intentional contamination.

✅ Understand food defense regulations, including the FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) and TACCP.

Who Should Attend?

✔ Food safety managers and quality assurance personnel

✔ Facility security and risk management teams

✔ Production managers and supervisors

✔ Regulatory compliance officers

✔ Personnel involved in risk assessment and emergency response

✔ Anyone responsible for food defense or security in the food supply chain

Course Contents

📌 Introduction to Food Defense – Understanding food defense principles, potential threats, and malicious motives behind food tampering.

📌 Vulnerability Assessment – Identifying and assessing vulnerabilities in the food supply chain.

📌 TACCP Methodology – Threat Assessment Critical Control Points (TACCP) framework to identify, assess, and control risks of intentional contamination.

📌 Regulatory Requirements – Overview of food defense regulations, including FSMA and industry standards.

📌 Developing a Food Defense Plan – Creating a customized food defense strategy for your business.

📌 Security Measures & Best Practices – Implementing physical, operational, and procedural security measures to prevent intentional contamination.

📌 Emergency Response and Crisis Management – Developing contingency plans for food defense incidents.

📌 Practical Exercises & Case Studies – Real-life examples of food defense breaches and how to mitigate risks.

Certification

🎓 Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Food Defense Awareness Training Certificate from RIMAN Training Center.